It's Happening in Scarborough

Thursday, Nov. 19

ANNUAL WATTS MEMORIAL lecture featuring Evelyn Fox Keller, on The Mirage of a Space between Nature and Nurture, 7 to 9 p.m. at University of Toronto Scarborough, Academic Resource Centre Lecture Theatre, AC223, 1265 Military Trail. Free. Everyone welcome. Contact Hilda Seedanee at 416-287-7080 or events@utsc.utoronto.ca; visit www.utsc.utoronto.ca/info/events

SCARBOROUGH ARTS COUNCIL Members' Night, a fun, collaborative evening devoted to words and images, 7 to 9 p.m. at Doris McCarthy Gallery, University of Toronto Scarborough, 1265 Military Trail. Contact programs@scarborougharts.com or 416-698-7322. Visit www.scarborougharts.com

CENTENNIAL COLLEGE HOLDS a pre-admission session, 6 p.m. at Progress Campus, 941 Progress Ave. at Markham Road. Find out about admission requirements, credit for previous work experience, transfer credits, financing and fees. Call 416-289-5325.

RAVENOUS READS: A Food and Wine Adventure Through Books, with food writer and restaurant critic Stephanie Dickison. There will be a draw for a prize for those attending the program, at Morningside library branch, 4279 Lawrence Ave., 7 to 8 p.m. Call 416-396-8881 to register.

Friday, Nov. 20

SIXTH TORONTO SCOUT Group community euchre at Variety Village, 3701 Danforth Ave., 7:15 p.m. Prizes, draw and refreshments. Admission is $6.

TEACHING ENGLISH AS a Second Language information session, 9 to 10 a.m. at Centennial College, Progress Campus, 941 Progress Ave. Visit www.centennialcollege.ca

Saturday, Nov. 21

MALVERN METHODIST CHURCH men's breakfast, 8:30 a.m., 2 Morningview Trail. Call 416-283-8008

ESL CLASSES AT Grace Church, 447 Port Union Rd., free, Saturdays 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. starting today. Call 416-284-8424.

EARLY SETTLERS IN the library, a program for children aged five to 12 and their families, hosted by a representative from the Scarborough Museum. Photos, reproductions and artefacts will be used to illustrate the experiences of early settler immigrants; 2 to 3 p.m. at Morningside library branch, 4279 Lawrence Ave. Call 416-396-8881.

ST. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN Church, 115 St. Andrews Rd., off McCowan, north of Lawrence, hosts a breakfast at 9 a.m. with Dr. John Howarth speaking on Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls. Tickets $5. Call 416-438-4100 from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday to Friday.

ACOUSTIC HARVEST PRESENTS Brian Pickell and his band, 8 p.m. at St. Nicholas Anglican Church, 1512 Kingston Rd. east of Warden Avenue. Admission $20. To reserve, call 416-264-2235.

THE WEST INDIAN Christian Fellowship International hosts a Christmas banquet Saturday. Nov. 28 at 6 p.m. at Qssis Banquet Hall, 3474 Kingston Rd. Deadline to reserve tickets is today. Call 416-735-9882.

LADIES BREAKFAST AT Bridlewood Presbyterian Church, 2501 Warden Ave., 9 to 11 a.m. with speakers Ruth Heise, from Youth Unlimited, and Bev Berger, from Dog Guide Canada. Call 416-497-5959.

BARGAIN CHRISTMAS SHOPPING Without Leaving your Home, a seminar at St. Paul's L'Amoreaux Centre, 3333 Finch Ave., 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free. Seating is limited, reserve by calling 416-493-3333.

LEAN ON ME Mentors 4 Life hosts a sports challenge event at Rosewood Church of the Nazarene, 657 Milner Ave., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Take the agility challenge and do an obstacle course put on by the International Federation of Team Athletics. Cost is $10 to register. Contact Pastor Shireen at 416-298-9932 or mrs-spencer@hotmail.com

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

Saturday, Nov. 21

TEA AND BAKE sale at Knob Hill United Church, 23 Gage Ave., south of Lawrence, east of Brimley, 1 to 3 p.m. Cost for the tea is $6. Call 416-431-5054.

ST. THERESA'S CHRISTMAS Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2559 Kingston Rd. at Midland Avenue. Baking, crafts, white elephant, raffles and lunch room.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR HOSTED by the LINKS (Lifestyle, Independence, Nutrition, Knowledge and Sports) program at Variety Village, 3701 Danforth Ave., east of Birchmount, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Handmade gifts, holiday decorations, baked goods and raffle. All proceeds to LINKS for young adults with disabilities. Call Debbie at 416-266-0956.

GRANNIES CHRISTMAS BAZAAR, 825 Middlefield Rd., Unit 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Non-perishable food donations for Grannies Pantry would be appreciated. Call 416-321-3737.

PORT UNION SENIORS Christmas Bazaar at Port Union Community Recreation Centre, 5450 Lawrence Ave., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Knitted goods, raffle, bake table, puzzles, paperbacks and DVDs, Claxton cakes, jewelry and treasures. Call 416-396-4034.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT AND Home Sense Show at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 258, 45 Lawson Rd., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call Joy McIntosh at 416-269-7376.

THREE CHRISTMAS BAZAARS in one day: Three Scarborough churches have pooled time, talents and resources. Locations are West Hill United, 62 Orchard Park Rd., 416-282-8566; St. Joseph's Catholic, 200 Moorish Rd., 416-282-0370; and St. Dunstan's Anglican, 56 Lawson Rd., 416-283-1844. Featuring a workshop on making your Christmas a green one, vintage treasures, vendors tables, baked goods, preserves, books, and Christmas-themed gifts; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Light refreshments available.

HOLLY BERRY BAZAAR at St. Dunstan of Canterbury Anglican Church, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 56 Lawson Rd. Call 416-283-1844. Vendors, craft tables, lunch room, bake tables, Santa Claus and more.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR AT Birkdale Community Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd., 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Craft vendors, garage sale vendors, tea room. Call 416 396-4069.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR AT Church of St. Lawrence the Martyr, 2210 Lawrence Ave. Today 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR AT St. Margaret's In the Pines Anglican Church, 4130 Lawrence Ave., west of Kingston Road, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch, Christmas items, bake and candy tables, homemade preserves, raffle.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch 614 Ladies Auxiliary Christmas bazaar, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Stan Lister Hall, 100 Salome Dr., near Midland and Sheppard. Jewelry, stained glass, gift baskets, baked goodies and more. Tea room offers coffee and tea, soup and sandwiches. Call 416-293-0872.

Sunday, Nov. 22

MYSTIC HORIZONS, AN art exhibit by Dara Aram at Cedar Ridge Gallery, until Dec. 4. Opening reception today, 1 to 4 p.m., 224 Confederation Dr. Call 416-396-4026 for gallery hours.

THE TORONTO ALUMNI Association of St. John's College and Chundikuli Girls' College and The Eagle Christian Ministries of Canada host a Christmas musical drama, A Journey of Hope, presented by The Eagle Chorus at 6:30 p.m., P.C. Ho Theatre, 5183 Sheppard Ave. Admission is $10; tickets are at the door. Net proceeds go toward building an orphanage in Sri Lanka. For details, e-mail andrew.jeeves@gmail.com or call 416-335-9225.

THE TORONTO ZOO presents Robert W. Buchanan, president/CEO of Polar Bears International, speaking at 2 p.m. at the Education Auditorium. The event is free with admission to the zoo, located at 361A Old Finch Ave., near Meadowvale Road. Reservations are required; call 416-392-5947 or email programs@torontozoo.ca

Monday, Nov. 23

OSTEOPOROSIS SUPPORT GROUP meets 10 a.m. to noon at Scarborough Village Recreation Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. at Markham Road. Call 416-369-4051.

Tuesday, Nov. 24

THE TORONTO YOUTH Cabinet and Volunteer Toronto host a youth information fair at Don Montgomery Community Centre, 3 to 6 p.m. Meet with non-profit organizations to find out about volunteer opportunities, services and programs. Email Janelle Ali at jali@volunteertoronto.ca

TORONTO EAST CHRISTIAN Women's Club hosts its Interesting Morning Coffee, 9:15 to 11 a.m., with soloist Janice Beurling; featuring nativity scenes; Jean Finkle speaks on "Highway of Life - Road Under Construction". Cost $10, parking is free, at White Shield Banquet Hall (Flipper's Fish House entrance), 2300 Lawrence Ave., at Kennedy Road. To reserve, call Mary at 416-431-5099.

DOCUMENTING THE LOCAL music scene: a Make Some Noise Workshop with Colin Medley. Explore the importance of documenting music scenes and lesser known bands; get advice on the how to do it. Free, 7 p.m. at the Kennedy/Eglinton library branch, 2380 Eglinton Ave. (Liberty Square Shopping Plaza). Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/noise

WEAVING MEMORIES ON the Web, a program for adults 50 plus at Albert Campbell library, 496 Birchmount Rd. Work with a young person to help you digitize pictures, music and words. Six-session series takes place Nov. 24, 26, 27, Dec. 1, 3, 4 from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. To register for the free program, call 416-396-8890 or email jpuusa@torontopubliclibrary.ca

GENERAL INFORMATION SESSION on continuing education at Centennial College, 6 to 7 p.m. at Ashtonbee Campus, 75 Ashtonbee Rd. Visit www.centennialcollege.ca

Wednesday, Nov. 25

TORONTO POLICE ASSOCIATION Male Chorus performs country western, show tunes, Celtic music at St. Paul's United Church, 200 McIntosh St. (Midland and St. Clair), 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Everyone welcome, refreshments, door prizes. Tickets $15 for adults, $10 for children 10 and under; call 416-266-1626 or 416-261-4222 or email stpauls.scarb@bellnet.ca

THE MALVERN BEAUTIFICATION Committee meets to continue its work to beautify the neighbourhood and develop community garden spaces. New members welcome, 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 1371 Neilson Rd., Suite 214. Call Alex or Shauna at 416-284-6005.

SCARBOROUGH ARTS COUNCIL hosts Professional Practice Series Workshop 1: Time to take your art career to the next level, examining traditional and digital strategies to help you determine who your market is and how to reach it, led by David McClyment, 7 to 9 p.m., 1859 Kingston Rd. Cost $20 ($15 for SAC members). Registration required, contact programs@scarborougharts.com or 416-698-7322. Visit www.scarborougharts.com

THE SALVATION ARMY Scarborough Citadel, 2021 Lawrence Ave., hosts a ladies Christmas Coffee Break, 9:30 to 11 a.m., featuring Yuletide Memories with Scott and Bessie Ferguson of Queensville Antique Mall, Christmas music, Christmas devotions by Bob Ellis. Call Captain Shelley Kerr at 416-759-1721.

NEIGHBOURHOOD TEA HOUSE topic is a health talk on Chinese medicine: David Jiang will introduce easy and healthy soup recipes; 1:30 to 2:30 at CCM Centre, Agincourt Mall, Unit 100, 3850 Sheppard Ave. Call 416-291-3202.

Thursday, Nov. 26

BIRCH CLIFF PUBLIC School Christmas Bazaar, 1650 Kingston Rd. at Birchcliff, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the gym. Local artists and vendors, handmade crafts, one-of-a-kind gifts, bake sale, silent auction, raffle baskets and more. Email icfavaro@rogers.com

CONGRESS OF BLACK Women of Canada, Scarborough Chapter, monthly meeting at Holy Spirit Catholic School, 3530 Sheppard Ave., 7 to 9 p.m. Membership open to women 16 years and older. Call 416-274-2748 or 416-299-3837.

THE CANTERBURY PLAYERS theatre group of St. Dunstan of Canterbury, 56 Lawson Rd., presents "Wife Begins at Forty," a comedy in two acts by Arne Sultan, Earl Barret and Ray Cooney; today, Saturday and Sunday. Curtain is 8 p.m. Tickets are $20. Optional pre-show dinner at 6 p.m. for $15. Reserve at 416-283-1844.

CHINE DRIVE PUBLIC School Boutique Night, 51 Chine Dr., south of Kingston Road, east of Midland, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

WRITING WORKSHOP FOR Beginners, by freelance writer Stephanie Dickison, who will be selling copies of her new book "The 30 Second Commute: A Non-Fiction Comedy About Writing&Working From Home." At Morningside library branch, 4279 Lawrence Ave., 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call 416-396-8881 to register.

Announcements

SCARBOROUGH ADVISORY COMMITTEE for Community Services (SACCS) is hosting a $5 chicken dinner on Friday, Nov. 27 for seniors, at Scarborough Village Recreation Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd., with live entertainment, starting at 4 p.m. Reserve a seat by calling 416-396-4048.

WEST HILL - HIGHLAND Creek Lions Club has vendor tables available for its craft and gift sale, Saturday, Dec. 5 at Heron Park Community Center, 292 Manse Road, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 416-282-7202. Visit www.lionsclub.ca

NEW COMPUTER CLASSES starting at St. Paul's L'Amoreaux Centre: introduction to computers, introduction to Internet and browsers, CD recording and photo uploading, Windows Movie Maker, computer hardware and security, Facebook, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel. Space is limited. To register, call 416-493-3333; visit www.splc.ca for details. St. Paul's is at 3333 Finch Ave.

PULSE YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP Awards for Art, call for submissions from secondary student based in east Toronto, presented by the Scarborough Arts Council. You could win a scholarship, have your artwork featured in two group exhibitions. Deadline for submissions is Nov. 30. For an application form contact 416 698-7322 or programs@scarborougharts.com; Visit www.scarborougharts.com

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch 614, 100 Salome Dr., near Midland and Sheppard hosts karaoke Wednesdays 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Fridays 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. and Sundays 3 to 8 p.m. Also, Saturday nights we have a DJ or live entertainment from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Call 416-293-0872.

SCOUTING REGISTRATION FOR Beavers (ages 5 to 7), Cubs (8 to 10), Scouts (10 to 14), Venturers (15 to 17). To find a group near you call Tracy at 416-282-8116 or visit www.scouts.ca and enter your postal code.

KIWANIS AKTION CLUB is expanding with a new club in Scarborough offering leadership and volunteer opportunities for youth and adults living with a disability. To attend an information meeting, contact the Boys and Girls Club of East Scarborough at 416-281-0262 or visit www.aktionclub.org

Volunteers

WANTED: YOUTH VOLUNTEERS for the Gardeners Without Gap program that offers free raking for seniors on weekends. If interested, call the Scarborough Museum at 416-338-8807 or email shm@toronto.ca

BE A FRIEND or mentor to newcomers through the Host Program, designed to help newcomers overcome the stress of moving to a new country by matching them with volunteers who are familiar with Canadian ways. Each match is expected to meet for one to two hours a week for at least six months. Those interested can contact Rose Chiu at the Centre for Information and Community Services of Ontario, at 416-293-4565, ext 117 or r.chiu@cicscanada.com

THE DISTRESS CENTRES team provides emotional support, crisis intervention and suicide prevention services, and is looking for volunteers. Comprehensive training provided. Call 416-439-0744 or visit www.torontodistresscentre.com

WARDEN WOODS COMMUNITY Centre is looking for sewing instructors. Call 416-694-1138, ext. 153.

WARDEN WOODS COMMUNITY Centre is looking for Meals on Wheels drivers and runners. Call 416-694-1138, ext. 153.

VHA HOME HEALTHCARE, a non-profit agency with a satellite office in Scarborough, seeks volunteers to visit families with children 0 to six years old in their homes. Call 416-489-2500, ext. 4327 or email rwirt@vha.ca

KIDS ON THE Block disability awareness program seeks volunteer puppeteers. No experience necessary, training is provided. Call 416-964-9095 or email info@kidsontheblocktoronto.com

WEST SCARBOROUGH SENIORS CLUB needs helpers for its lunch and shopping programs. Call Lavanya Savari at 416-755-9215, ext. 226.

THE ALS SOCIETY of Ontario is looking for support volunteers to contribute to the emotional, psychosocial and spiritual well-being of clients and their caregivers. This support can be done a couple of hours per week from home at your own convenience once training is completed. Contact Louise at 416-227-2252 or louise@alsont.ca

Ongoing

BIRKDALE SENIORS SATURDAY Night Dance Club at Birkdale Community Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd., between Brimley and Midland. Admission $6. Every Saturday; doors open at 7 p.m. Guests, singles, couples welcome.

NORTH STAR CRICKET Club indoor practice, 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays at Markham and Finch for ages seven to 17. Fee is $7.50. Call 416-556-5684 or email nscc@nscricket.net

BRIMLEY BOWLING LEAGUE is looking for men and women to join a five-pin league Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Brimley Bowl, Brimley and Eglinton. Dances, euchre nights and banquet. Call Carm at 416-431-8663.

AGINCOURT BOWLING LEAGUE is looking for men and women to join a five-pin league Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Parkway Bowl, Victoria Park and Ellesmere. Contact 416-283-9776 or bhinton@sympatico.ca

SCARBOROUGH TUESDAY PROBUS Club, a social club for retired and semi-retired men and women, meets the third Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m. to noon. Call Pat Ison at 416-751-8436 for location and info.

CEDARETTE LADIES BOWLING League is looking for new bowlers on Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. at Brimley Bowl, 2644 Eglinton Ave. Call Glenna at 416-266-4304.

BRIMLEY BOWL TREVERTON Park League is looking for lady bowlers to play Tuesdays at 1 p.m. Call Carol at 416-757-9227.

PREGNANCY CARE CENTRE offers compassionate and non-judgemental support, assistance and information to anyone facing an unexpected pregnancy. All services are confidential and provided free of charge. The Scarborough office is at 7601 Sheppard Ave. at Morningside. Call 416-229-2607 or visit www.pregnancycarecentre.org

FREE COMPUTER COURSES for beginner, intermediate, advanced and expert, available to youth 12 plus and adults, at 1275 Morningside Ave., Unit 5. To register, call Malvern Rouge Valley Youth Services at 416-284-9369. Visit www.oneblockatatime.net

WEXFORD LADIES BOWLING League seeks ladies to join five-pin league on Thursdays 1 to 3 p.m. at Parkway Bowl, Parkway Plaza, 67 Ellesmere Ave., at Victoria Park. Cost $13 per week. Call 416-445-4804.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING Fridays at Fallingbrook Presbyterian Church, 31 Wood Glen Rd. Children five to 12 years at 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.; adults 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. No experience necessary. Call Betty Baker at 416-286-9755.

CAMPUS TOURS AT University of Toronto - Scarborough: meet students and faculty, tour the college, preview lectures, learn about programs. Visit www.utoronto.ca/fallcampusdays for details. Call 416-978-5000.

SCARBOROUGH BLUFFS MUSIC, a not-for-profit organization based at Scarborough Bluffs United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd., near Scarborough Golf Club Road, offers piano, guitar and rhythm skills lessons for children in grades 1 to 6, $2 to $7 per class, 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Call 416-266-8352 to register.

TAKE OFF POUNDS Sensibly (TOPS) meets Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at Cedarbrae Collegiate, on Markham Road south of Lawrence Avenue. All welcome to join. For details, call Doreen at 416-438-8605.

KNITTING CLASSES AT Warden Woods Community Centre, 74 Firvalley Ct. Come with your own project or choose a pattern; Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. Free. A volunteer sewing instructor is also needed. Call Rebecca at 416-694-1138, ext. 132.

SCARBOROUGH SHUFFLEBOARD CLUB meets every Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to noon, at 140 Commander Blvd. New members welcome; for those 55 and older. Cost is $10 per person. Club runs to June. Call Harold at 416-431-5059.

SWING DANCE LESSONS offered Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. First lesson free, session of five costs $35, at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 614, 100 Salome Dr., near Midland and Sheppard. Call 416-447-9774.

CANADIAN FEDERATION OF University Women meets at Knox United Church Education Centre, 2569 Midland Ave., 7:30 p.m. Woman interested in fellowship, service to the community and interest groups are welcome. Meetings are the third Monday of every month. Visit http://cfuw-scar.tripod.com/

CLUB SOLOS DANCE for singles and couples every Saturday, 7:30 p.m. to midnight at Cedarbrooke Community Centre, 91 East Park Blvd. Refreshments, dress code. Call Pat at 416-447-1537.

TIME FOR WEE Ones, a free parenting and play group running Thursdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., at Rosewood Church of the Nazarene, 657 Milner Ave. Call 416-298-9932.

GOLDEN YEARS GROUP for visually impaired or blind, first Wednesday of the month, 1 to 3 p.m., Birkdale Community Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd. Call Ellen at 416-438-2403.

GOLDEN MILE SENIORS League seeks new members for 10-pin bowling, every Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Kennedy Bowl, on Kennedy Road near Lawrence Avenue. Call 416-431-3918 to sign up.

BOWLERS NEEDED FOR senior 10-pin league Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. at Kennedy Bowl, Kennedy Road and Lawrence Avenue. Call Ken at 416-284-4800.

BOWLERS NEEDED FOR five-pin mixed bowling league on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. at Parkway Bowl, for 55 years plus. Call 416-724-5162

PIN UPS BOWLING League (ladies aged 55 to 90) seeks new members to play Thursdays at 1 p.m. at Parkway Plaza. Call Norma at 905-420-7389.

YWCA TEEN MOTHERS program runs every Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at 2041 McCowan Rd. at Road Rouge Valley Ontario Early Years Centre. TTC tickets, dinner and childcare provided. This free program is for girls who are pregnant or parenting and between the ages of 14 and 22. To register, contact Amy at 416-266-1232, ext 30.

A NON-PROFIT GROUP focussing on Hindi arts and culture (including Bollywood songs) at amateur/beginner level is being formed for mature adults. Anyone interested in joining can contact PK Jain at 416-281-1817 after 7 p.m.

SCARBOROUGH COMMUNITY DIABETES program, held by West Hill Community Services, serves adults with pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes living in Scarborough; free, flexible appointment times and locations, individual counseling and group education in several languages. Call 416-847-4160.

MOEEN CENTRE FOR physically disabled and developmentally challenged young adults (21 and older) offers a day program, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 551 Kennedy Rd. Call 416-264-5809 or 416-424-4026. Visit www.moeencentre.org

YWCA MOM AND baby program runs Thursdays 10:30 a.m. to noon for mothers and infants aged 0 to 12 months. Weekly themes, resources, games and songs; share experiences with other mothers. To register, call Maria at 416-266-1232, ext. 22. All programs are free and include a healthy snack.

PLAYING WITH RAINBOWS program for young Tamil women who are permanent residents or convention refugees between 13 and 24 years, focuses on managing stress and anxiety, explores the phenomenon of war and media, teaches coping strategies, enhances self-esteem and self-care. Takes place at YWCA Toronto, 3090 Kingston Rd. at McCowan Road. Call 416-266-0303.

SCARBOROUGH TWILIGHT ROTARY meets at 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday. Call 416-460-0193.

SCARBOROUGH ROTARY MEETS Tuesdays for networking, meal and guest speaker: 7 to 8:30 a.m., noon to 1:45 p.m. and 6 to 7:45 p.m. To register, call Norm Rhora at 416-724-3344.

SCARBOROUGH ROTARY MEETS noon to 1:45 p.m. every Wednesday for networking, meal and guest speaker. To register, call Norm Rhora at 416-724-3344.

SCARBOROUGH ROTARY MEETS Thursdays for networking, meal and guest speaker: 6:30 to 8 p.m. To register, call Norm Rhora at 416-724-3344.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch 617 Dambusters holds a country music jam session at 8 p.m. at 937 Warden Ave., north of Eglinton. Everyone welcome; takes place every Friday evening. Call 416-755-2559.

FREE KNITTING CLASSES every Thursday, 1 to 3 p.m. at Warden Woods Community Centre, 74 Firvalley Ct., near Warden and St. Clair avenues. Call 416-694-1138, ext. 160.

SCARBOROUGH ROTARY MEETS Thursdays 6:30 to 8 p.m. for networking, meal and guest speaker. To register, call Norm Rhora at 416-724-3344.

VETERANS AFFAIRS CANADA area counsellor John Lingerfelter visits the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 258 at 45 Lawson Rd. in Highland Creek on the second Thursday of each month at 2 p.m. If you are a veteran or a spouse of a veteran or know of one who may require assistance, come out so that any concerns or questions may be discussed confidentially. You do not have to be a Legion member to obtain assistance. Contact John Bow, Branch 258 Service Officer, at 416-439-6085.

FREE LINC ENGLISH classes offered to landed immigrants and convention refugees 18 years and older, through the CICS LINC Centre; full-time, part-time, day and evening and weekend classes from basic to Level 5. TTC tokens and childcare provided. All clients must be assessed. To register, call 416-299-8118, ext. 0 or drop by 4002 Sheppard Ave., Unit 501, at Kennedy Road.

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE (West Hill Community Services) offers programs for children, newborn to six years, and their parent/caregiver, as well as a resource lending library. Drop in to 4110 Lawrence Ave. or call 416-847-4150.

CATHOLIC CROSSCULTURE SERVICES has opened Settlement Integration Place to serve newcomers with their settlement needs at Markington Plaza, 3227 Eglinton Ave. E., Unit 135. Call 416-266-7200.

THE YWCA GIRLS Centre at Kingston and McCowan roads offers a free program for girls aged eight to 11 where they can talk about healthy friendships, gain independence, make new friends and have fun. The STEPS program is every Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. and includes dinner and snacks. To register, call Ashley at 416-266-1232, ext. 31.

CONVERSATION CIRCLES OFFERED every Wednesday, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., by YWCA Jump for girls aged 13 to 24 who are permanent residents or convention refugees wanting to improve their English. Homework tutoring available; TTC fare and refreshments provided. At 3090 Kingston Rd., at McCowan Road, Suite 205. To register, call 416-266-0303.

FREE ENGLISH CLASSES for permanent residents at Aldebrain LINC Centre, 2155 Lawrence Ave. E. Program runs 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily, Levels 1 to 7. Childcare and transportation assistance available. Call 416-750-2070.

KNOX NEARLY NEW shop is open Wednesdays, 1 to 3 p.m., offering gently used clothing for the entire family, at Knox Christian Centre, 2569 Midland Ave. Parking in the back. Call 416-293-4424.

EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS, A 12-step self-help group to assist people living with unsolved problems, meets every Wednesday at Burrows Hall, 1081 Progress Ave., at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. Call Muriel at 905-723-2035.

SCARBOROUGH AMATEUR RADIO Club is interested in passing on the ham radio hobby to anyone who would like to learn about emergency radio communication. The non-profit group offers a course on radio operating practices, regulations and electronics theory to prepare for the Industry Canada examination, weekly on Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m. at Don Montgomery Community Recreation Centre, 2467 Eglinton Ave. E. Course material will be available for purchase upon registration. Visit online at www.ve3we.org or e-mail membership@ve3we.org.

FREE PARENTING PROGRAMS, YWCA Family Support Centre, 3090 Kingston Rd. Learn about parenting styles, child development, practical discipline, communication strategies, ways to build your child's self-esteem and much more. To register, call 416-266-1232.

MOMS AND TOTS early years programs, twice a week, St. Joseph's Church, 200 Morrish Rd., for infants to five years of age. Call Barbara at 416-283-4116.

PERINATAL BEREAVEMENT SERVICES Ontario hosts a support group the first and third Thursday of the month in the Port Union and Lawrence Avenue East area. Call 905-472-1807 to register.

SCARBOROUGH INVESTMENT CLUB meets the third Tuesday of every month to learn, discuss and invest in the stock market, $25 per month, YMCA, 230 Town Centre Ct., 6:30 p.m. Call 416-759-1219.

ARISING WOMEN'S PLACE and the Trillium Foundation offer a weekly exercise program of yoga and belly-dancing for women and young girls, The East Scarborough Storefront, 4040 Lawrence Ave. E., Fridays 1 to 3 p.m. Call 416-281-6662 to register or visit www.arisingwomenplace.org.

SWING DANCE LESSONS, Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., $35 for five lessons, first lesson free. Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 614, 100 Salome Dr. Call 416-447-9774.

FREE EXERCISE CLASSES for women, 6:30 to 8 p.m. every Thursday at Warden Woods Community Centre, 74 Firvalley Ct., near Warden and St. Clair avenues. Call 416-694-1138, ext. 160 or 124.

STRENGTH TO WALK In Freedom Together, SWIFT, is a free self-help group for those with marital problems, anxiety, phobias, panic attacks and anger management. The group meets Monday evenings at Kennedy Nursing Lodge, 1400 Kennedy Rd., 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Open to all age groups and walks of life. Call 905-707-5691.

MOM AND BABY program, YWCA Family Support Centre, 3090 Kingston Rd., for moms with babies, newborn to 12 months old. Sing songs, play games, make and take home toys, discuss how babies grow and learn and share information with other moms. To register, call 416-266-1232, ext. 22.

DRUG PROBLEM? Narcotics Anonymous can help. Call 416-236-8956 or visit www.torontona.org

SENIOR EUCHRE, 55 plus, Thursdays, 12:30 to 3:15 p.m., Birkdale Community Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd. Call 416-396-4069.

YOUTH AND FAMILY counselling program, Malvern Family Resource Centre. Call 416-284-4654, ext. 28.

FREE LEGAL CLINIC, Malvern Family Resource Centre, 1321 Neilson Rd. Every second Tuesday. Appointments are private and confidential. Call 416-281-1376.

AL-ANON HOSTS daily and nightly support meetings for relatives and friends of alcoholics. Call 416-410-3809 for meeting location closest to your community.

It's Happening runs Wednesdays in The Scarborough Mirror and covers Thursday until the following Wednesday. Items from local, non-profit organizations should be submitted two weeks prior to the event. Please include all necessary information, including the exact address, street name and number and nearest intersection. Submissions cannot be taken over the phone, but can be emailed to sccalendar@insidetoronto.com or fax to 416-493-6190.